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The National Kidney Foundation Honors U.S. Health and Human Services Administrator Dr. Suma Nair with Esteemed Public Service Award

(April 15, 2024, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is delighted to announce that Dr. Suma Nair is the recipient of this year's esteemed Public Service Award. Suma Nair, PhD, MS, RD, is the Associate Administrator for the Health Systems Bureau at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S....

Update: Reassessing Inclusion of Race in Diagnosing Kidney Diseases

A joint statement from the National Kidney Foundation and the American Society of Nephrology

August 24, 2021 - The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) congratulate the NKF-ASN Task Force on Reassessing the Inclusion of Race in Diagnosing Kidney Diseases for submitting its final report for publication.

On behalf of the leadership of NKF and ASN, we are excited...

Advocates United for Kidney Health on Capitol Hill at NKF’s 11th Annual Kidney Patient Summit

Voices for Kidney Health Advocates Joined Forces to Enhance Kidney Wellness for Millions

(Washington, D.C., February 28, 2024) — The National Kidney Foundation’s (NKF) 11th Annual Kidney Patient...

Black Americans at Higher Risk for Kidney Failure as Black Health Matters, NKF Fight for Equity during National Kidney Month

Organizations to spread awareness about kidney equity as Black Americans are 4 times more likely to develop kidney failure

(March 14, 2024, NEW YORK, NY) – Black Health Matters (BHM)– a leading nonprofit health advocacy organization that provides health and wellness information that is rooted in medical expertise to the Black community –...

NKF Recognizes March as National Kidney Month

KIDNEY EQUITY FOR ALL™ Takes Center Stage as Organization Highlights Work to Combat Disparities

(Feb. 29, 2024, New York, NY) — As March approaches, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is gearing up to observe National Kidney Month, a crucial time dedicated to raising awareness about kidney health and chronic kidney disease (CKD)....

Popular Beverage Protects Against Kidney Disease

New study suggests coffee has beneficial influence on kidney function New York, NY- Dec. 11, 2019 – A new study to be published today in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases (AJKD) provides evidence that coffee consumption has beneficial effects on kidney function and could potentially be used in prevention strategies. Coffee Consumption and Kidney...

Fabry Disease

What is Fabry Disease?

Fabry disease is a rare disorder that happens when the body lacks an important enzyme called alpha-galactosidase A (alpha GAL). This enzyme breaks down certain fats so they can be removed from cells and passed out of the body or be recycled for other functions. When alpha GAL is missing or present in low amounts, fat builds up in cells of the blood vessels and tissues of the kidneys, heart, skin and brain. Over time,...